I have used several different patterns in making baby quilts. But I have one that I really like to use. Big 16 piece patchwork block with blocks appliqued with animal patterns taken from coloring books. Really cute. I have also appliquéd a "Daniel" figure along with the lions. I wish I could post pictures but I have a Mac and haven't figured out how to do it.

I find that when I'm pressed for time, I'll use a familiar pattern. Are you making quilts like that? Perhaps choosing a new baby quilt pattern and making it before there is even a child to give it to will help. No deadline - more creative freedom !

No, I use fabric panels, there is an incredible choice of different subjects etc. all very cute, it's fast, practical and very well received. if I make a baby - toddler quilt for someone special then I applique!

Warm Wishes makes a great baby/toddler quilt and goes together fairly quickly. My "go to" pattern for a baby quilt is a 9-patch alternated with a square of fabric or a snowball block. When I've sandwiched the 9 -patch/snowball quilt, I like to quilt with variegated thread, with an "X" through the blocks. I've also used a zig-zag stitch, curving stitch or any number of the embroidery stitches on my Janome - I think it adds a little zip and the quilt is done in no time at all.

No, I don't repeat patterns,i LOVE to use new ones.

I have so many patterns and adding to them all the time that I never make the same one twice.

When the fabricsare changed, the same pattern is sometimes almost unrecognizable.

Well, you are the only one who can remedy that! Why don't you try some different patterns? There are so many out there.

I guess I do both. Usually, if I find the fabric first, I tend to think of quilts I've already made. If I have a new pattern I want to try, I go get fabric for it.

I agree with GailG. When in a pinch, I use old faithful patterns. They usually go quickly